Newsbrief: Devcom, the developer-focused conference that takes place in Cologne the same week as Gamescom, is being renamed to better integrate it into the Gamescom brand.
Starting in October 2025, the event will be rebranded as ‘Gamescom Dev.’ “Felix Falk, managing director of game—The German Games Industry Association and co-organizer of gamescom, said the new moniker better reflects Devcom’s position as a “key pillar of the Gamescom family.”
“The devcom developer conference has rapidly grown into one of the world’s most important events for game developers,” he explained. “It has become a key pillar of the Gamescom family. By renaming it Gamescom Dev, we aim to create greater synergies with the other Gamescom formats and tap into new opportunities through closer integration with the Gamescom brand world. This will take our success story to the next level.”
The full press release can be accessed on the Gamescom website.
Game Developer attended Gamescom 2025 via the Gamescom Media Ambassador Program, which covered flights and accommodation.
